UFS Head of Finance – River Plate

**ABOUT UNILEVER**With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.**ABOUT FOOD SOLUTIONS (UFS)**Act like a founder, accelerate your growth, stay ahead of the curve, enjoy the growth: JOIN US.**Unilever Food Solutions** is an independent Global Business Unit, which is the 5th largest BU in Unilever. UFS is 20% of Nutrition Business Group and operates in 76 markets with a Turnover of about €3bn. We have a compelling ambition: To be a €5 Bn business by 2030, becoming the leader in digital selling in the food service industry, the best solution provider for our Operators and the planet, and a Winning People Engine.**UFS** operates with a different business model with greater emphasis on chefs and field sales to drive demand creation with operators in a B2B setting. UFS is a unique business within Unilever, with a constant focus on executional excellence and consistent productivity improvements leading to significant value creation, which is enabled by the expertise in the professional foodservice channel that comes with a dedicated foodservice business unit.The Unilever Food Solutions in Latins America is a ~$300mn business. UFS is the place where you will be a Chef supporting Chefs At UFS we have an entrepreneurial culture with a commitment to speed, simplicity, and trust, while having a hunger to grow – both our business and our people. UFS also proudly commits to high employee engagement every year with Univoice scores ahead of Unilever across all dimensions.It is the place where you can be a risk taker, test and iterate, be a trendsetter. You can think and work like an owner of your own business and be ahead of the curve. With the purpose of “We free you to love what you do” and the DNA “having empathy for the people we serve and the expertise to meet their needs 24/7” you will become a part of a “People-to-People organization.”You will work explore new opportunities, big and small, that will make our business grow faster. You will continuously learn, unlearn, relearn, and challenge yourself to accelerate your development in an end-to-end business and in end-to-end roles.If you are dreaming of working in a fast-growing global business unit, with a spirit of being empowered to win and be part of one-team, then come and join us**JOB PURPOSE**The **UFS Head of Finance** plays a critical role in driving accelerated growth and steering the BU finance strategy towards a more profitable and sizable future-ready business. This transformation demands strong governance, enabling foundation & a cultural shift to foster an environment where the business thrive. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled leader, and a business developer professional with a track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion.Working closely with theUFS Head of Finance Latam, this leader ensures that the strategic vision set by the Leadership Team is effectively translated into a robust and actionableFinancial Framework.The responsibilities encompass driving in-yearPerformance Managementprocesses, budget management, business partner, target accomplish, Integrated Business planning (IBP) and financial growth model (FGM) preparation. To achieve this, constant iterations on the strategy and financial framework are essential, given the ever-evolving context (including factors such as inflation, competitiveness, productivity, and innovation performance).This role presents an exciting opportunity to leadPerformance Managementacross all components of theProfit and Loss (P&L). A key focus area is delivering consistent and profitable growth. Leveraging data, analytics, and digital tools, theUFS Finance Lead Mexico, Andina & CAMaims to enhance value, optimize processes, and assist the Leadership Team in identifying both risks and opportunities.**WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE*** Performance Management of key financial metrics ensuring alignment with organizational goals.* Lead Financial Growth Model (FGM) preparation for UFS, working closely with FLT.* Lead Integrated Business plan (IBP) for UFS and support markets in preparing robust business plans.* Target accomplish: Drive the process to achieve ambitious targets.* Strong Stakeholder Management: Support Global UFS Head of finance Latam, Trade & Sales, Marketing, Digital and supply leads to drive UFS OKRs.* Co-lead core business processes (S&OP, IBP, QBR, Investor Board, Talent Management), assuring effectiveness, ownership and agility.* Lead Preparation for BG/BU (Business Group/Business unit) Reviews: Prepare comprehensive materials and insights for Leadership team.* Translate Strategy into Short- and Longer-Term Execution: Ensure strategic objectives are effectively implemented over both immediate and extended timeframes.* Provide Insightful and Actionable Analysis to Support Leadership Team Decision-Making: Deliver data-driven insights that aid in informed decision-making by the leadership team.* Lead the Introduction of Performance Management Digital Tools: Champion the adoption of digital tools to enhance performance management practices.* Budget Management: Responsible for markets budget, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective operations.* Compliance: Ensure all finance activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.* Empower the Performance Management Team to Realize Their Full Potential and Prepare for Career Advancement: Mentor and guide team members toward growth opportunities.**SKILLS/QUALITIES*** Drive for impact.Be pro-active bringing insights and support decision making.* Digital savvy. Leverage technologies aiming to be data driven obsessed (Real-time, predictive insights) and avoid non-add value tasks (Smarter automation.* Build constructive tension in customer interactions to push the customer out of his comfort zone.* Provides a different view of the world to business partners or Finance community.* A self-starter with a learning mindset who is exceptionally curious.* Comfortable operating in ambiguity and a fast-paced environment; able to take ownership and thrive with whatever is available.* Skilled in preparing effective and well-structured presentations with clear narratives.**LEADERSHIP*** You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.* You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.* Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors.* PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.* PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.*#J-18808-Ljbffr